- TripBuzz found 90 things to do with kids in or near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like York, Hershey, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle.
- From State Museum of Pennsylvania to Whitaker Center, the Harrisburg area offers 66 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Buildings.
- Situated on the east bank of the Susquehanna River is Pennsylvania's capital city, Harrisburg. The city plays host to the annual Pennsylvania Farm show, the largest indoor agricultural show in the US that is also free to the public. Rated by Forbes in 2010 as the 'Second best city to raise a family', residents enjoy the cities widespread cultural activities.
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History buffs are in seventh heaven at the York County Heritage Trust in York, Pennsylvania. This museum has exhibits and activities for adults and children. It features exhibits from throughout York's history, and particularly emphasizes its role in the Civil War.
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Created to benefit the community, York Little Theater offers a variety of well-known stage plays and creative performances. Keeping with its mission to educate, all ages are welcome to attend workshops and classes for students of the theater.
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217 W Princess Street, York, PA 17404
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At Industrial & Agricultural Museum, visitors can browse displays filled with artifacts from the 18th century until present day. Some of the artifacts featured in these exhibits include steam engines, tractors, automobiles, and airplanes.
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500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA
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Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center has 16 miles of hiking trails. The center also has a 32-room stone mansion that is used to train government officials in environmental issues.
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Beginning in 1941, Martin's Potato Chips Inc., has been a snacking staple of families all over Pennsylvania. Visitors to their 75,000 square foot facility can enjoy walking tours, and a stop in their gift shop.
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The York City Ice arena is a community-managed facility that actually houses two separate ice surfaces. This allows the rink to play host to local hockey teams and figure skating competitions while also offering public lessons and open skate sessions.
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Surrounded by hiking trails, Lake Redman is a prime water sports destination, with activities like boating, kayaking, and paddleboating for visitors to participate in. The lake has several picnic areas for visitors to set up family picnics at.
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Snow tubing is the name of the game at Avalanche Express in York, Pennsylvania. This spacious tube course has something for everyone, from kids and cautious types to adrenaline junkies.
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Glide Ride Stables offers horseback trail rides on Tennessee walking horses and Kentucky mountain saddle horses. The stable specializes in personal experiences as they only take one or two riders out at a time.
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A carefully landscaped private swimming pool facility, Wisehaven Swimming Pool features a kiddie pool, family pool, and adult pool. They also have a water slide and a variety of diving boards of different heights.